up the creek
up the creek without a paddle
In trouble or difficulty and unable to do anything about it; stuck.
Father said that if the car ran out of gas in the middle of the desert, we would be up the creek without a paddle.
I'll be up the creek if I don't pass this history test.
vote one out
To terminate one's elected office by casting a negative vote about that person (judge, congressman, etc.), mostly so that someone else might occupy the same position.
Congressman Smith was voted out last November in favor of Congresswoman Bradley.
walk out
To go on strike.
When the company would not give them higher pay, the workers walked out.
To leave suddenly; especially to desert. Often used informally with on.
He didn't say he wasn't coming back; he just walked out.
The man walked out on his wife and children.
warm out
To learn through persistent questioning; draw out from.
I finally wormed out of her the reason she broke off her engagement to Larry.
wash out
To disappear; vanish.
Do you think this stain will wash out?
washed out
Listless in appearance; pale, wan.
Small wonder Harry looks so washed out; he has just recovered from major surgery.
washout
A dismal failure.
As far as investments were concerned, Dick and his precious advice turned out to he a total washout.
wear out one's welcome
To visit somewhere too long or come back too often so that you are not welcome any more.
The Smith children have worn out their welcome at our house because they never want to go home.
This hot weather has worn out its welcome with us.